Insurers have recorded a surge in carjackings in 2025

There has been a surge in carjackings in Russia. In the first three months of 2025, their number increased by 70% compared to the same period of the previous year, the VSK Insurance House told Izvestia. Most of these crimes occurred in February.

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Trucks became the most hijacked mode of transport — they accounted for 54% of cases, the VSK specified. They added: Chinese Chery and Haval were also on the list of cars in demand from criminals.

AlfaStrakhovanie noted a 1.6-fold increase in the number of hijackings reported under the hard hat at the beginning of this year compared to the previous one. The most stolen brands during this period were Hyundai, Kia and Lada, added Alexander Kharagezov, director of the company's insurance payments department.

An increase in the number of car thefts was also recorded in Absolut Insurance. In "Consent" they saw an increase of 10%.

Fraudsters steal cars of popular brands that have a shortage of spare parts due to sanctions and logistical disruptions, and then disassemble them into parts, explained Irina Frank, CEO of Frank Auto.

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Spare parts of the whole: insurers have recorded a surge in car thefts